Tyre changer and wheel balancer specialists, ISN Garage Assist, have recently introduced a new standard for tyre fitting technology, to ensure that anybody investing in a piece of equipment really does get what they pay for. ARC (Absolute Run-Flat Compatibility) is a...
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Ravaglioli – Partnering ISN Garage Assist with Premium Garage Equipment
Whilst most people will automatically associate ISN Garage Assist with their longstanding, and hugely important brands such as Hofmann Megaplan or Cascos, there is another notable garage equipment name that also represents an important partner, Italian manufacturer...
Motorists waste up to £6bn worth of fuel a year, says Halfords
According to new research from Halfords, the average motorist could be spending £200 a year more on fuel than they need to. In the case of commercial vehicle drivers with higher annual mileage, this figure could edge closer to £1,000. Across the UK’s entire fleet,...
Halfords Calls For Change to Minimum Legal Tyre Tread Depth
Since 1992, the minimum legal tyre tread depth in the UK has been 1.6mm. But is it time for this figure to be revised? Halfords certainly think so. Following the publication of a new study, conducted by Professor Peter Wells at Cardiff University’s Centre for...
Automotive Trade Bodies Launch Petition Against ‘4-1-1’ MOT
A petition to stop the Government’s long-rumoured plans to extend the MOT grace period for newer vehicles has been launched and is rapidly gaining momentum. Currently, new vehicles don’t have to be tested until they’re three years old. But, under the new proposals,...
Which Car Brands Are Most Expensive to Repair? New Research Reveals All
There’s plenty to consider when buying a car, new or used. Reliability is an important factor, but every car is going to go wrong at some point - it’s inevitable. At least one or two of the thousands of mechanical and electrical components in a modern car are bound to...
Registrations Rise as New Car Market Begins to Bounce Back
Promising signs have emerged from the UK’s new car market, which experienced its first consecutive month of year-on-year growth in November. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), sales grew by an impressive 23.5%, with...
EV Charging Costs Up 42%, Says RAC
One of the main selling points of an electric vehicle traditionally has been lower running costs. According to a new report from the RAC, though, this may no longer be the case. Charging costs have risen 42% on average since May, the organisation says, putting prices...
Millionth electric car
Britain’s Millionth Electric Car Hits the Road The last couple of years haven’t exactly been ones to remember for car makers. With supply issues to contend with and an uncertain economic climate d, sales haven’t yet reached pre-pandemic levels. Things are beginning to...